Object Details
Manufacturer
Ball Aerospace Systems Division
Summary
This device was mounted near the nose of a Shuttle orbiter and was used to establish its position once in orbit. A star tracker acquired a known star through its optics, and provided data on that acquisition to the Shuttle's on-board inertial measurement unit and computer to fix the orbiter's position.
This device flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia for its maiden mission in April 1981 and on 15 subsequent flights.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A20000361000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Miscellaneous
Materials
Metal case; glass lens
Dimensions
3-D: 16.5 x 20.3 x 29.2cm, 6.8kg (6 1/2 x 8 x 11 1/2 in., 15lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20000361000